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roof load - 3/23/2008 6:35:01 PM

SurfingRover

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Hi Everyone. Need to load a lot of gear on my 93 Vogue Rangie's roof for an outback tour. I have full size roof rack but have been told that the max weight the Rangie can take is only 75Kg. Seems pretty low for so capable a vehicle. Anyone know if this is correct?

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RE: roof load - 3/23/2008 6:58:46 PM

Disco Mike

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150 pounds is about it, along with the weight of the rack, you can really get top heavy and roll.

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RE: roof load - 3/23/2008 7:19:05 PM

SurfingRover

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Thanks Mike. Other than the rolling problem is there any "crushing" effect on the car. I'll be traveling across pretty remote areas and want to put 2 extra spare tires, spare water and fuel on top. Most of the country is desert/scrub and need to be self reliant.

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